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Ministry of Defence
DRDO successfully test fires Enhanced Range 122mm Caliber Rocket
Defence Research and Development Organisation  successfully test fired enhanced range versions of indigenously developed 122mm Caliber Rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher  on June 25, 2021 at Integrated Test Range , Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. Four enhanced range version of 122mm rockets were test fired with full instrumentation and they met the complete mission objectives. These rockets have been developed for Army applications and can destroy targets up to 40 km.
All the flight articles were tracked by Range instruments, including Telemetry, Radar and Electro Optical Tracking System deployed by ITR and Proof and Experimental Establishment .
The rocket systems have been developed jointly by Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment  and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory  with manufacturing support from M/s Economic Explosives Limited, Nagpur. This enhanced rocket system would replace the existing 122mm Grad rockets.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the Industry on the successful launch of 122mm Caliber Rocket. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy commended the efforts of the teams involved in successful trials.
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Ministry of Railways
Railways start Shramik Special Trains to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lock down.
These special trains will be run from point to point on the request of both the concerned State Governments
As per the guideline issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, it has been decided to run “Shramik Special” trains from “Labour Day” today, to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due to lock down.
These special trains will be run from point to point on the request of both the concerned State Governments as per the standard protocols for sending and receiving such stranded persons. The Railways and State Governments shall appoint senior officials as Nodal Officers for coordination and smooth operation of these “Shramik Specials”.
The passengers have to be screened by the sending states and only those found asymptomatic would be allowed to travel. Sending State Governments will have to bring these persons in batches that can be accommodated in the train to the designated Railway Station in sanitized buses following social distancing norms and other precautions. It will be mandatory for every passenger to wear face cover. Meals and drinking water would be provided to the passengers by the sending states at the originating station.
The Railways will endeavour to ensure social distancing norms and hygiene with the cooperation of passengers. On longer routes, the Railways will provide a meal enroute during the journey.
On arrival at the destination, passengers will be received by the State Government, who would make all arrangements for their screening, quarantine if necessary and further travel from the Railway Station.
At this point of time of crisis faced by the nation, all officers and staff of the Indian Railways are committed to serve our fellow Indians and seeks everyone’s support and cooperation.DJN/MKV
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Ministry of Coal
Day 1 of Commercial Coal Mine Auction – 2nd Tranche
Ministry of Coal had launched the 2nd tranche of auction of coal mines for commercial mining on March 25, 2021.Three coal mines  were put up for auction on Day 1 of Commercial Coal Mine Auction.
- The blocks put on auction by Ministry of Coal generated wide interest from bidders who had submitted their bids for various blocks on offer.
- The total geological reserves of the mines put up for auction on Day 1 are ~432 MT. Of the three mines on auction, Gondkhari coal mine is explored while the other two coal mines i.e. Jhigador and Jogeshwar&KhasJogeshwar are partially explored.
- The technical bids submitted were evaluated and the list of Technically Qualified Bidders was declared.Pursuant to this, Ministry of Coal has commenced the electronic auction of the coal mines for commercial purpose today at 11:00 AM.
- The e-auction process for all the mines will be completedbyAugust 04, 2021.
The results for Day 1 are as under:
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Name of the Mine
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State
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Status of Exploration
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PRC 
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Geological Reserves 
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Preferred Bidder
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Reserve Price 
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Final Offer 
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Annual Revenue Generated 
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1
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Gondkhari
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Maharashtra
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Explored
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1.00
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98.71
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Adani Power Maharashtra Limited
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4.00
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9.50
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122.83
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2
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Jogeshwar&KhasJogeshwar|
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Jharkhand
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Partially Explored
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NA
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84.03
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South West Pinnacle Exploration Ltd
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4.00
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24.25
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NA
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3
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Jhigador|
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Chhattisgarh
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Partially Explored
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NA
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250.00
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CG Natural Resources Pvt Ltd
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4.00
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6.00
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NAThese are partially explored coal mines and therefore, the PRC is not available for these mines.Hence, the annual revenue which will be generated from these coal mines cannot be calculated at present.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
State Government decides to hike in Pensionr’s Pay
Revised Pay Applicable from January 1, 2019
In view of the recommendation of the Seventh Pay Commission, Under the Chairmanship of Shri K. P. Bakshi, Additional Secretary  Maharashtra, the State Government had set up the “State Pay Revision Committee 2017” to hike Pensioners pay who is at the age of 80 yrs and above. This hike is decided by the Bakshi committee. The said rates are standing revised from January 1, 2019 as below –
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Hike in Pension 
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1
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Age 80 to 85 yrs
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Increase in basic pension 10%
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2
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Age of above 85 to 90 yrs
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Increase in basic pension 15%
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Age above 90 to 95 yrs.
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Increase In basic pension 20%
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4
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Age above 95 to 100 yrs.
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Increase in basic pension 25%
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5
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Age above 100 yrs
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Increase in Basic pension 50
The revised increased rate will be applicable from January 1, 2019. No difference of the revised increased rate will be payable for previous period to existing Pensioners/ Family Pensioners.
This decision is implacable to the Recognized and Aided Educational Institutions, Non Agriculture Universities and affiliated Non- Governmental Collages and Agricultural Universities etc.
Under Section of 248 of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samitis Acts 1961, this decision will also be implemented to Zilla Parishads. The State Government Employees who opted for Lump sum Payment on absorption in a Public Sector Undertaking/ Autonomous Bodies/ Local Bodies and are entitled to restoration in a 1/3rd commuted portion of pension as well as a revision of the restored amount in terms of Government Resolution, Finance Department No. COP-1099/306/SER-4 Dt. November 11, 1999 and also eligible for revised pension as per sixth Pay Commission.
For more details – visit to www.maharashtra.gov.in
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Rohit Tokas on winning the Bronze Medal in Boxing
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Rohit Tokas on winning the Bronze Medal in Men's 67 Kg Boxing at Birmingham CWG 2022.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Elated by the accomplishment of Rohit Tokas. I congratulate him on winning the Bronze medal in Boxing. His hardwork and perseverance have given great results. I hope he attains even more success in the coming times. #Cheer4India"
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Empowering Marginalized Sections: Department of Social Justice & Empowerment's Vision for an Inclusive Society
Strategic Brainstorming at CHINTAN SHIVIR: Enhancing Execution of Empowerment Schemes for Nationwide Benefit
The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment has the vision to build an inclusive society by empowering socially, educationally and economically marginalized sections like Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Senior Citizens, Victims of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Transgender Persons, Beggars, Denotified and Nomadic Tribes , Economically Backward Classes  and Economically Weaker Section . This Department has been implementing several schemes for achieving the empowered inclusive society in the country. In order to achieve its Vision the Department has taken various exemplary steps in the past under the able guidance of Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.
All the schemes are reviewed from time to time in the Department to make them more efficient for serving the beneficiaries effectively. A “CHINTAN SHIVIR” of the whole Department was held on 21st August 2023 at Dr. Ambedkar International Center, New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar. Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri A. Narayanswami, Secretary, DoSJE, Shri Saurabh Garg, Additional Secretary Shri Surendra Singh and all other Senior Officers were present in the Shivir. More than 400 officers and officials of all levels of the Department and its autonomous bodies National Institute of Social Defence, Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, and the three Corporations namely National Scheduled Caste Finance and Development Corporation, National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation and National Safai Karamchari Finance and Development Corporation were also present in the programme. Some Officers from the levels of Assistant Section Officer , Section Officers and Under Secretaries  shared their experiences of working in the Department with all those present in the programme.
The Union Minister conveyed the message that proper strategic approach is required to enhance the capacity building of individuals and contribute to societal development. In order to evolve a robust strategy, such periodic collective brainstorming sessions are required. Minister of State, Shri A Narayanswami expressed the importance of creating awareness of the schemes of the Department in the field. Secretary, DoSJE conveyed a message of taking ownership of working in the office and stressed on the importance of capacity building.
The CHINTAN SHIVIR concluded with the aim to make the execution of the schemes more effective to serve the beneficiaries across the country.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan lauds the Budget as a landmark – Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas Budget which has provision for betterment of all sectors of the economy with a special focus on the social sector
Budget is a very balanced one which will benefit the economy as a whole while ensuring that the Gaon, Gareeb and Kisan get their due share: Shri Ram Vilas Paswan
The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan lauded the Budget presented in Parliament today. Shri Paswan addressing media after the Budget presentation asserted that the Budget is a very balanced one which will benefit the economy as a whole while ensuring that the Gaon, Gareeb and Kisan get their due share. Shri Paswan further said that it is a Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas Budget which has provision for betterment of all sectors of the economy with a special focus on the social sectorand this has been the focus of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led government.
The Union Minister further asserted that the Budget will hugely benefit the masses as all sectors of the economy have been appropriately covered with increased allocation for key schemes. Shri Paswan emphasised that the Budget will also enormouslybenefit the SC/ST communities.He said that there has been a drastic improvement in the allocation for Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes with an increase of 35% and 28% for both respectively.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Piyush Goyal to participate in 9th BRICS Trade Ministers Meet in Brasilia
Commerce and Industry Minister to meet USTR in Washington
Commerce and Industry and Railway Minister, Piyush Goyal, will be on tour to Brazil and United States from 9th – 14th November 2019. On the first leg of his visit the Commerce and Industry Minister will attend 9th BRICS Trade Ministers Meet in Brasilia, Brazil, on the 11th of November 2019.
Discussions at the 9th BRICS Trade Ministers Meet will be focussed on opportunities for enhanced intra-BRICS trade and investment cooperation. Issues like cooperation in e-commerce, investment facilitation, MSMEs, Intellectual Property Right, will be discussed during the meet. Deliberations on the current global economic and trade environment, challenges facing the multilateral trading system, ways of advancing the BRICS trade and investment cooperation will also take place.
Another important outcome of the Ministerial meeting under the current Brazilian Presidency is the signing of an MoU among Trade and Investment Promotion Agencies of BRICS countries, which will help foster close collaboration between the trade and investment promotion agencies of BRICS nations for promoting intra BRICS trade and investment.
During his second leg of visit on 12th November 2019, Commerce and Industry Minister is scheduled to have a meeting with representatives of the medical devices manufacturing companies to discuss the trade issues.
On 13th November 2019, Piyush Goyal will have India-US bilateral meeting with his counterpart US Trade Representative , Ambassador Robert Lighthizer to discuss the outstanding bilateral issues and to arrive at a shared understating on a mutually beneficial basis.
On 14th November 2019, Commerce and Industry Minister will hold high- level industry interaction with business and industry representatives in New York.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister reviews the situation in J&K with Governor and top officials
Renewed focus on Good Governance and development: Shri Rajnath Singh
During his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation and developmental issues in the State at a high-level meeting in Srinagar today. State Governor Shri NN Vohra, National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba and senior officers of MHA and State Government were present.
The Union Home Minister reiterated the Government’s commitment to take all possible measures that would bring accountability, transparency and good governance in the system. With renewed focus on Good Governance and development, the Centre is looking forward to kindle new aspirations and hopes amongst the people of the State, he added. Shri Rajnath Singh said development and Good Governance had remained elusive for the common people of J&K. The solution to problems lies in empowerment of the people and strengthening the institutions of local self-governance.
The Union Home Minister said the dream of a developed and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir would be realised when there is peace and normalcy in the state. It is the Government’s firm resolve to bring peace, stability and prosperity through an honest, effective and efficient administration for the problems facing the state, he added.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Lal Bahadur Shastri on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji on his Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री लाल बहादुर शास्त्री जी को उनकी जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। मूल्यों और सिद्धांतों पर आधारित उनका जीवन देशवासियों के लिए हमेशा प्रेरणास्रोत बना रहेगा।"
Special Service and Features
Coconut World-A Virtual Trade Fair on Coconut Products from April 26 to 28, 2022
Coconut Development Board, an autonomous organisation functioning under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India joins with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry  for conducting a three day Virtual Trade Fair on Coconut Products from 26th to 28th April 2022.The fair will show case a variety of diversified processed products from different parts of coconut-ranging from food, sweeteners and beverages to non food products. It provides an opportunity for potential buyers and traders from across the globe to undertake a three day sojourn through the diverse coconut products.
The virtual trade fair will host various services for potential manufacturers and sellers and provides facilities such as arrangement of selected buyers of coconut products, display of products, brochures, posters, corporate videos, live interaction facility with buyers, business enquiry forms to support enquiries, visitor logs to facilitate offline interactions and B2B meetings with registered visitors.
Registration link for coconut product manufacturers: https://registrations.ficci.com/vtfccp/exhibitor-registration.asp
Registration link for prospective buyers:
https://registrations.ficci.com/vtfccp/business-registrationb.asp
For more details, contact Ms. Sareena Mary Johnson, Assistant Director, FICCI Kerala State Council, Ph: 0484 4058041/42, 0484 4876976, Mob: 9746903555, E-mail: kesc@ficci.com
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day.
"Greetings to all sports enthusiasts on National Sports Day. Tributes to the phenomenal hockey player, Major Dhyan Chand Ji on his birth anniversary. I urge people to give priority to sports and fitness related activities, which will contribute towards a healthier India.
I salute all those who have represented India in various sporting events. Their hardwork and resolve has led to several milestones. This year has been great for our sporting fraternity, with the Indian athletes excelling in various tournaments including Asian Games 2018 and Commonwealth Games", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Finance
Presentation of details of 4th Tranche announced by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman under Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Bicycle rally ,Tree Counting and Tree hugging Activities mark sustainable Lifestyle programs
World Environment Day  is an occasion which brings together millions of people across the country for awareness and action for the environment. This year, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India envisages to celebrate the World Environment Day 2023 with a thrust on the Mission LiFE. The concept of LiFE, i.e., Lifestyle for Environment was introduced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, at the World Leaders' Summit in Glasgow at the 2021 UNFCCC COP26, when he gave a clarion call to rekindle a global pursuit to adopt sustainable lifestyle and practices. Mass mobilisation across the country on LiFE are being organized in the run-up to the celebrations.
- National Museum of Natural History 
NMNH in collaboration with NZP organized bi-cycle rally and an interactive session for students of school and veterinary college; the students pledged to adopt LiFE movement in their day -today- life. The second day of campaign began with the zoo visit of 155 school students from Convent of Jesus and Mary,Ashok Place, Bangla Sahib Marg, New Delhi and 55 students of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go-Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. After the visit, the participants were introduced with the objectives of Mission LiFE and a pledge on Mission-LiFE also took place which was then followed by participant’s individual pledge towards following the action to promote the Mission LiFE. In addition to these activities, a film on Mission LiFE was screened to the participants.
The day wrapped up with a bicycle rally which aims to promote the theme of save energy under Mission LiFE. The purpose of organising this programme in the National Zoological Park was to create awareness and connect people in order to promote the notion of a Sustainable Lifestyle by staying connected to nature. The programme concluded with Vote for LiFE slogans.
Events by Regional Museums of Natural History
RMNH, Mysore conducted Campus Tree Counting Activity as part of MISSION LiFE  for students and General public and emphasized the need for Eco-friendly LiFEstyle along with Interaction/ Green Talk .
RMNH, Bhubaneswar conducted Campus Tree hugging Activity to know and understand various types of tree barks and insects associated with it as part of MISSION LiFE  for 200 students from Mother’s Public School, Bhubaneswar.
- Zoological Survey of India
Dr Dhriti Banerjee, Director, ZSI addressed about 120 students of Burdwan University, West Bengal on "Role of Faunal Diversity for sustainable environment" to spread awareness and mass mobilisation on Mission LiFE.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Shri Arun Goel inaugurates the Exhibition on ''Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle from Madhya Pradesh ” virtually
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Bhopal celebrates “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
ICONIC AKAM WEEK 
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Bhopal, a CPSE under the aegis of Ministry of Heavy Industries  is celebrating “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” from 10th- 16th January, 2022. As a part of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations, inauguration of Exhibition on ''Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle'' at BHEL Bhopal & Presentation on "Idea Generation Challenge" on Sanrachna Portal was organised through online mode. Shri Arun Goel, Secretary, MHI joined the program virtually from New Delhi as Chief Guest. Dr. Nalin Singhal, Chairman & Managing Director; Functional Director; Executive Directors, General Managers and other senior officials of units of BHEL participated in the program virtually from different locations of the Country.
Shri Sushil Kumar Baveja, GM & Head, BHEL Bhopal delivered the inaugural Speech. This was followed by recitation of BHEL Anthem. Message of Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister for Heavy Industries Govt. & Minister of State, Heavy Industries on AKAM was read by Shri Binoy Kumar, AGM . Shri Arun Goel inaugurated the Exhibition on ''Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle'' from Madhya Pradesh virtually. This was followed by brief commentary on Unsung Heroes namely Tantia Bhil, Avantibai Lodhi, Sadad Khan, Jhalkari Bai, Bhagirath Silawat, Raja Shankar Shah, Bhima Nayak, Kuwar Raghunath Shah, Smt Sahodra Bai Rai and Raja Bakhtawar Singh and unveiling the “Picture Gallery of Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle” at Pragati Deergha . During the ceremony Shri Amitabh Dubey, AGM  and Shri Arvind Tiwary, Sr. Engr  explained the replica or model of in-house manufactured various heavy industrial products on display. Program was concluded after the Presentation on "Idea Generation Challenge” by Corporate Strategic Management Group.
India is celebrating 75th year of Independence. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. This Mahotsav is dedicated to the people of India who have not only been instrumental in bringing India this far in its evolutionary journey but also hold within them the power and potential to enable Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of activating India 2.0, fuelled by the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.